Edward Argar - Contributions

Edward Argar

Conservative
Commons, Charnwood (2015 - present)

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Engagements

Commons Chamber on 28 March 201828/03/2018

Q15. My right hon. Friend will be aware of the fantastic Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College in Woodhouse in my constituency. It equips young people planning a career in our armed forces with the skills they need to help to defend this country in the 21s...

Council Housing

Commons Chamber on 27 March 201827/03/2018

The Minister is rightly highlighting, as all speakers have done, the importance of council housing, and he is also emphasising the strong support the Government are giving to councils in that respect. As my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall North (Eddie...

Dementia Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 20 March 201820/03/2018

Alongside the work of Governments of both parties to improve dementia research, care and awareness—Dementia Awareness Week is a key part of that—the role of voluntary organisations and dedicated volunteers around the country is vital. Will the Minister j...

Dementia Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 20 March 201820/03/2018

12. What steps the Government are taking to support Dementia Awareness Week.

Local Infrastructure (East Midlands)

Westminster Hall on 20 March 201820/03/2018

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to emphasise the importance of small and medium-sized towns, but I urge him not to forget Lincoln, Northampton and Leicester as key cities of our region, alongside Nottingham and Derby.

Local Infrastructure (East Midlands)

Westminster Hall on 20 March 201820/03/2018

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to emphasise the importance of home ownership, and indeed the economic growth in the east midlands. However, communities in my constituency, such as East Goscote and Queniborough, are very concerned about the potential...

Universal Credit

Commons Chamber on 13 March 201813/03/2018

I will not, because I am conscious of the time. An issue such as this, which is of real importance to many people, quite rightly excites strong passions and strong arguments, but it is important that we stick to the facts. An Opposition who are unable...

Universal Credit

Commons Chamber on 13 March 201813/03/2018

We are debating a number of important statutory instruments, and in the light of the time constraints, I will confine my comments to the measures relating to free school meals. The benefits of free school meals for those who need them have been set ou...

Northern Ireland Finances

Commons Chamber on 12 March 201812/03/2018

May I start by paying tribute to my right hon. Friend and her predecessor for their tireless work to try to restore devolved government to Northern Ireland? Will she reaffirm that her clear commitment to working for that restoration of devolved governmen...

Support for Local Government

Commons Chamber on 12 March 201812/03/2018

My hon. Friend will be aware that under Governments of both parties, Leicestershire has had one of the lowest per head of population funding settlements in the country. Will he ensure that as the new funding system is consulted on and brought in, it addr...

Support for Local Government

Commons Chamber on 12 March 201812/03/2018

14. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s support for local government.

Blagging: Leveson Inquiry

Commons Chamber on 7 March 201807/03/2018

A free and independent press, especially local press, is a pillar of our democracy. It is vital that the press adhere to the highest ethical and journalistic standards and that any criminal allegations are fully investigated, and it is also vital that th...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

That is indeed very important. A key issue is the need to ensure that, as far as possible, there can be school referrals or, indeed, self-referrals as well as referrals made via a professional medical route. Some people may choose those ways of reaching...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

Very briefly.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

I will come very shortly to overall spending, but part of that is not just the overall size of the pot, but how that money is spent and works its way through the system to reach the frontline. In 2016-17, we spent a record £11.6 billion on mental health...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

My hon. Friend makes an important point. One of the key themes drawn out from this and related research is that it should not just be one symptom or factor that determines when someone needs help; there is a basket of factors and considerations that demo...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

I certainly join my hon. Friend in urging that. I daresay that were the Speaker to express a political opinion, he might, too, but of course, he cannot. It will always take courage to talk about an eating disorder, but by talking about them in this Ho...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

The hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. Mental health services, whether they are statutory mental health services or supported services from the voluntary sector, have to be able to address the needs of the individual as an individual. I will c...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

The hon. Lady is absolutely right. It is always true in any situation that someone who has been there can speak with much more power and in a much more compelling way than someone who has not, however empathetic they are. The reality is that the recognit...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Commons Chamber on 27 February 201827/02/2018

My hon. Friend makes a very important point and if he will perhaps be patient for a few more minutes, I will turn to, among other things, exactly that point. At the launch that I referred to, I met and heard from some impressive and inspiring people,...

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